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Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on …
Jan 10, 2025 · Foreigners earn less money in certain jobs than their Swiss counterparts and things that foreign nationals in Switzerland are not allowed to do — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
EXPLAINED: The key issues Switzerland will vote on this Sunday
Oct 21, 2024 · Only two months after the September 22nd vote, Swiss citizens will go to the polls again on November 24th to cast their votes on four contentious topics.. This is an overview of what’s at stake. First there are two issues relating to tenancy law: Lease termination. Under the current legislation, landlords who want to terminate an …
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about this …
Nov 8, 2024 · Ski season is starting in Switzerland — this is where. The weather has been mild and almost spring-like in many parts of Switzerland but if you are looking forward to hitting the slopes, a number of resorts and ski lifts are already open — and others will be soon.
Latest News from Switzerland - The Local
The Swiss laws that electric bike owners need to know Whether you’d like to commute to work without breaking a sweat, evade traffic or save time on finding suitable parking: owning an electric bike in Switzerland comes with many perks, but also certain cycling rules you need to obey.
'Historic' new Swiss-EU deal is in 'interests of Swiss residents'
Dec 20, 2024 · The Swiss president Viola Amherd hailed the signing of a new deal between Switzerland and the EU on Friday as 'good and beneficial' for both sides, whilst EU chief Ursula von der Leyen described it as "historic".
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Nov 4, 2024 · These are Switzerland’s most popular employers. In a large-scale analysis of 805 employers, Servicevalue survey institute examined the popularity of Swiss companies, based on criteria such as working hours and conditions, salaries, as well as overall corporate culture.. The results were derived from 269,237 individual assessments, focusing only on Swiss companies — that is, excluding multi ...
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Oct 28, 2024 · Pensioner wants Switzerland to get rid of its cantons. Walter Knöpfel, 75, submitted a petition to the National Council, pushing for merging of Switzerland’s 26 canons into 10 regions. For instance, according to his proposal, Uri, Schwyz, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Zug, and Lucerne could form one entity, as could Geneva and Vaud.
Six big news stories from Switzerland you need to catch up on this …
Sep 27, 2024 · Assisted death continues to stir controversy in Switzerland. After several people were arrested this week for allowing a 64-year-old woman to die in the controversial (and illegal) ‘suicide capsule,” the subject of approved methods of assisted dying has come up.